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1). Feature & Video: Photo Call (Ire) is set to go under the hammer at Fasig-Tipton’s November Sale. Bill Finley finds out more about the well credentialed mare.

“She’s from the family of champion Rhododendron (Ire), as well as champion Magical (Ire). She’s off to a great start with two very high quality individuals, and with this Quality Road (USA) that she’s carrying there really are endless possibilities.” - Denali Stud's Conrad Bandoroff

2). News: Magical (Ire) was found to have an elevated temperature on Monday morning and will not travel to the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. She has been retired from racing and will be covered by No Nay Never (USA) next spring.

"She was due to leave at 9:30 a.m. and this happened at around 9:15 a.m., so our vet John Halley advised that she shouldn’t travel. She has been an unbelievable filly. She was so game, so consistent and so classy. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have anything to do with her.” - Aidan O'Brien

3). Feature: Chris McGrath sits down with Des Leadon to discuss a plethora of industry issues.

“You’re there to look after the horse’s best interests, at every stage of its life. I think we should be much more proactive in standing up for ourselves as good guardians of the thoroughbred. We’re not perfect, but we’re very good and we’re always working to be better yet." - Des Leadon

Trending in TDN America

1). Feature: At 252 mares bred, Coolmore's Justify (USA) and Mendelssohn (USA) lead the way in America. T.D. Thornton breaks down the numbers.

"Two sons of Scat Daddy (USA)–Justify and Mendelssohn–each covered 252 mares while standing their first seasons at Coolmore America’s Ashford Stud this year, knocking Spendthrift Farm’s Into Mischief (USA), who bred 241 mares, off his two-year reign as North America’s top-covering stallion." - T.D. Thornton

2). Feature: When Lil Indy (USA) returns to the sales ring at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, it will be with a wealth of frequent flyer miles. Jessica Martini chats to Tom Ryan about the dam of Maximum Security (USA).

“Our involvement started with a call from [Hartwell Farm owner] Robbie Lyons while we were at the Inglis Easter sale last spring. He was calling to inquire about our interest in the dam of this year’s G1 Florida Derby winner. Robbie and Jun Park organized all the logistics.” - SF Bloodstock's Tom Ryan

3). News: The TDN obtained a harshly-worded letter U.S. Jockey Club President and COO Jim Gagliano wrote to Mountaineer Park and the West Virginia Racing Commission in light of the recent dumping of a horse’s body that was strewn among garbage in a landfill.

“When a race horse suffers catastrophic injury and loss of life, it is a tragedy. Our dismay is compounded by the disposal of this racehorse’s remains in a most callous manner."

"The photos we have seen show her body lying among a field of trash, evidencing a total disregard for the solemnity this kind of situation demands. Racehorses should always be treated with dignity and respect, and this extends to how their remains are handled after their passing.” - Jockey Club President and COO Jim Gagliano